The Tachoni tribe believe in 'okhulicha' (rites of passage [the training of initiates in adult roles before they are considered to be adults]). The boys are taken to 'Esitabicha' where they are taught adult behavior. They are told secrets of the community which they are not to reveal to anyone. This is done by elderly members of the Tachoni community who have undergone the same ritual. They are taught Tachoni beliefs, philosophy, values and practices. After the rite of passage, Okhulicha, the initiates are assigned an age set, which follow a particular order, based on the year of circumcision. The Tachoni age sets are as follows(taking into account the year of circumcision and the name of the age set): Bakolongolov1900-1910; Bakikwameti 1912–1922; Bakananachi 1924–1934; Bakinyikeu 1936–1946; Banyange 1948–1958; Bamaina 1960–1970; Bachuma 1972–1986; Basawa1988-1998; Bakolongolo 2000–2010; and Bakikwameti 2012–2022. The Tachoni and Bukusus share naming of age sets, but several key factors differentiate the Tachoni and Bukusu circumcision rituals. For instance, during circumcision, Tachoni boys face towards the East as they are circumcised whereas Bukusu boys face the West. Economy The Tachoni practice farming as well as the rearing of cattle. A few engage in business. Politics Notable politicians among the Tachoni include John Chikati, Nabii Nabwera- current MP for Lugari Constitueny, Martin Wanyonyi Pepel- current MP for Webuye East Constituency, Alfred Wekesa Sambu of Webuye, Dr. Noah Wekesa of Kwanza in Trans Nzoia, long-serving Councillor & Webuye Mayor and Current Minority Leader Kakamega County Assembly - John Mweyi Ngome, Amos Kaburu[Educationist],Nabii Nabwera {Council of Governors} and John Weyusia Nanyakha (the first Mihuu Ward Member of County Assembly). Those who have died include: Johnstone Welangai - former Malava large constituency and former high commissioner of Kenya to Uganda; Joshua Mulanda Angatia, former minister for health and member of parliament for Malava constituency; Munialo Matianyi, the first Chief of Mawe Tatu and a close confidant of Alfred Wekesa Sambu; former minister of state and secretary general of KANU Burudi Nabwera, Dr Noah Wekesa - former minister for tourism and wildlife and chairman of Jubilee Party; and Professor Everret Standa - a former vice chancellor of Kenyatta University and chairman of the commission of higher education. Peter Buruti Sifuma Namisi,Jonathan Welangai Masinde- former member of parliament for Lurambi North, & Burudi Nabwera are the legends of Tachoni politics. Don't forget Wasike Binyenya (omumwalie)as well. Wasilwa se-Wekesa, chairman of Tachoni Cultural Society (TACUSO) is